From This Pinay's Point of View

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Whether you are a first-time mother or consider yourself a "veteran," MedelaMoms Maricel Cua and Beng Feliciano have your best interests in mind, especially when it comes to making sure you are able to give your child the best nutrition, i.e. breastmilk.

Committed to being more than just the Philippines' authorized distributor of the most well-known and trusted brand of breastfeeding products, MedelaMoms is all about supporting mothers and babies in their breastfeeding journey. This is why they organize learning events related to breastfeeding and parenting, provide breastfeeding counseling if needed, and help coordinate breast milk donations whenever necessary, among other things. MedelaMoms wants to be one with you, moms out there, in breastfeeding.

Everyone knows that breastfeeding can be challenging and nursing multiples -- twins or more -- may be even more demanding. At the same time, nurturing and raising multiples has its own set of "rewards" and sense of fulfillment. MedelaMom Beng knows this firsthand, having her own set of double blessings.

It is with great pleasure then that MedelaMoms invites all couples expecting multiples to come to the Medela House on February 8, Saturday, 9 a.m., to the launch of the "Seeing Doubles" Multiples Support Group. Different mommies with twins will share their precious time to talk about their experiences carrying, giving birth to, breastfeeding, and raising multiples! This is the time for all parents with multiples to ask their questions and satisfy their curiosity, and maybe even find the answers to all their concerns and worries. The "multiples moms" who have been invited by MedelaMoms to speak are ready to help parents for the arrival of their own sets of multiples.

Alongside the launch of “Seeing Doubles,” SweetPea, a cocktail/formal nursing wear company will also be launching its line through a fashion show. Walnut Melbourne PH will be providing the shoewear of the children in the show. Celebrity Moms Amanda Jacob and Marilen Faustino-Montenegro and children will be dropping by, too, to share their own modern day mom breastfeeding experiences.

Amanda will also be conducting a book signing and a limited number of her book, Project Mom, co-authored with Bianca Araneta-Elizalde, will be on sale that day.

The event is free of charge but attendees are required to pre-register by texting or calling MedelaMoms at 0917-8110821 or sending an email to medelamoms@gmail.com. Sign up now to experience the first support group for mommies of multiples in the country! Giveaways, special promos, a candy buffet, and other treats are in store for participating mommies.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Starbucks Philippines recently launched its newest Starbucks Card designs that showcase 2 celebrations this first quarter of 2014: the Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day.

The latest designs for the Starbucks Card

Both cards are available beginning today until February 24, 2014.

With the launch of these designs comes new card promotions:

Rewards with Free Add-ons
Guests who have newly registered their Starbucks Card at www.starbucks.ph/card or completed collecting the 12 Beverage Stars (1 drink purchase using the Starbucks Card = 1 Beverage Star) now get up to 2 free add-ons to their redeemed Grande drink. The free add-ons do not apply to beverages purchased with the Starbucks Card.

2014 Starbucks Planner Coupon
Starbucks Cards that have been newly activated with PHP1,000 (single transaction) from today until January 31, 2014 will receive an additional PHP100 load.

Load PHP500 Promo
Every PHP500 load or reload onto a Starbucks Card made between February 1 and 24, 2014 will automatically receive 1 Beverage Star. More star rewards for those who load in increments of PHP500 (example: get 3 Beverage Stars for loading the Starbucks Card with PHP1,500). This applies to newly activated and existing cards.

Valentine Cake Treat
From February 8 to 14, 2014, guests can get a free slice of cake when they purchase any 2 of the featured beverages (Asian Dolce Latte and Chestnut Macchiato) with their Starbucks Card.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

For those of you who are still looking for an awesome gift to spend that big Christmas bonus on, you’re in luck! Thanks to Intel, technology is sweeter this season of giving! Now there are computing devices with Intel Inside to match every appetite and budget – from traditional laptops to tablets to 2-in-1 devices to portable All-in-Ones.

There’s a lot to choose from (and salivate over) this holiday season. In the spirit of Christmas, we invite you to take a look inside the 2013 Intel Holiday Gift Guide to see the latest tech eye candy available for purchase in the Philippines.